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First published report of the FLCN c.1222 C > T (p.Gln408Ter) variant in a Chinese family with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome and literature review.
BMC medical genomics - 19 Jan 2026
Huang Shengjing, Chen Zefu, Zhang Lin, Ding Xiuxiu, Miu Keji
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BACKGROUND: Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome (BHDS) is a rare inherited disorder defined by skin lesions, pulmonary cysts, spontaneous pneumothorax, and renal neoplasia. Mutations in the FLCN gene are known causes, and identifying specific variants in different populations is essential for elucidating genotype-phenotype correlations. METHODS: We investigated a Chinese family with suspected BHDS. The proband was admitted...
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